Wen Ho Lee to Be Released
September 28, 2000
Wen Ho Lee to Be ReleasedJudge agrees to bail, scientist to be electronically monitoredBy Sam Chu Lin & Wire ReportsA federal judge has agreed to $1 million bail for a scientist accused of mishandling U.S. nuclear secrets, saying that releasing Wen Ho Lee-who will be under constant surveillance-won’t compromise the nation’s security. |
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